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Texas and New Mexico report a growing measles outbreak, with 58 cases in West Texas and eight in New Mexico. Officials stress vaccinations as the highly contagious virus spreads.

Gold soars past $2,950, reaching record highs as investors seek safety amid trade tensions, falling yields, and central bank demand, pushing markets toward defensive strategies.

Europe must ease AI regulations to remain competitive, warns Sweden’s PM Ulf Kristersson, cautioning against overregulation that could push innovation and investment elsewhere.

UK inflation surged to 3% in January, surpassing forecasts, with rising transport and food costs fueling the increase, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Trump blames Ukraine for the war, arguing Zelensky could have negotiated peace. He supports U.S.-Russia talks excluding Kyiv, as diplomatic tensions continue to rise.

UK PM Keir Starmer says Britain is ready to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, a move cautiously received by NATO, Ukraine, and the Kremlin.

UK employers face a decade-high redundancy surge as tax hikes and rising costs erode confidence, with firms slashing jobs to counter financial pressures in an uncertain economic climate.

HSBC will announce $1.5 billion in cost savings and 40 job cuts in Hong Kong as it restructures, with further layoffs expected as part of a shift towards Asian markets.

European markets surged as defense and banking stocks drove the STOXX 600 to a record high, fueled by military spending growth and easing trade tensions.

The European Commission opposes Trump’s reciprocal trade policy, warning it could disrupt markets, fuel inflation, and harm businesses, vowing to protect EU industries from unfair tariffs.